Question:
Does anyone know about pain in the left upper abdomen below breast?

I am eight weeks post op and having pain in my upper left abdomen under breast. It mostly hurts when I bend over but sometimes it just hurts. Is this pouch pain? How can I get rid of it?    — Nancy C. (posted on March 25, 2001)

March 24, 2001
I am not sure what type of surgery you had, but I had an open vbg. My doctor told me it was because they had to use the rib spreader and that area would be sore for a few weeks, which it was, but it did go away. But, it never hurts to talk with your doctor, that is what they are there for.
   — Rose D.

March 24, 2001
I know that the new 'pouch' on RNY is just under your left breast. I also know that my surgeon didn't use a rib splitter. When does it hurt with relation to eating and drinking? It could be full, or it could be healing pains. I had that too but it went away.
   — Cindy H.

March 29, 2001
I had open RNY 5 weeks ago and still have pain under my left breast. I was sent home with information that I may have rib pain for a bit and to take liquid Tylenol. If your pain continues I suggest you speak with your doctor.
   — Robin H.

May 27, 2001
I had RNY 7 months ago and still have pain in this area at times. The pain worsens when I am nervous and sometimes when eating allowed foods. Good Luck.
   — Rene` B.

May 8, 2002
I asked my doctor about it in the hospital after the surgery and he shook his head and told me that everyone always has the most pain in that area. I had a LAP RNY.
   — Michael N.

April 12, 2003
I belong to another website and if I could post the postings here from left side pain, it would fill an entire page. It is very common, I have it 10 days and fully expect it to continue, it does get better every single day.
   — snowchick